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title: "QUB/2512/24 - Contract for Sustainable Procurement Consultancy Services"
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# QUB/2512/24 - Contract for Sustainable Procurement Consultancy Services

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042f1c

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## Summary

Queen's University Belfast, a contracting authority governed by public law, has recently completed a tender process for a "Contract for Sustainable Procurement Consultancy Services". The aim is to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 by enhancing sustainable procurement practices across policies and supply chains. The contract, valued at £323,750 GBP, was signed on 21st May 2024. The location for service delivery is Belfast, Northern Ireland. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with award criteria based on technical quality (60%) and price (40%).

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the procurement consultancy services industry to engage with Queen's University Belfast and contribute to their sustainability goals. Companies specialising in sustainable procurement practices and carbon emissions reduction strategies would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract duration is for 2 years, with options to extend, providing long-term business development opportunities in the sustainability sector.

## Notice

In accordance with the University's Net Zero Plan (approved by Senate in June 2023), Queen's requires the services of a Sustainable Procurement Consultant to assist us with our ambition to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. The Consultant will be responsible for assessing Queen's current sustainable procurement practices and procedures in line with all relevant standards and frameworks, developing a roadmap to reach the highest standards, and assisting the University in embedding sustainable procurement into policies, processes, strategies, and supply chains. Queen's has reserved the right to engage the Consultant for any other additional services related to sustainability risk that may be required in future.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In accordance with the University's Net Zero Plan (approved by Senate in June 2023), Queen's requires the services of a Sustainable Procurement Consultant to assist us with our ambition to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. The goal is to reduce emissions and improve carbon reporting within purchased goods and services (Scope 3 emissions).The Consultant will be responsible for assessing Queen's current sustainable procurement practices and procedures in line with all relevant standards and frameworks, developing a roadmap to reach the highest standards, and assisting the University in embedding sustainable procurement into policies, processes, strategies, and supply chains. The Consultant will be required to support ongoing sustainability programmes in place at Queen's University, such as the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) programme, ensuring the procurement related requirements of bronze, silver and gold status are implemented.Queen's has reserved the right to engage the Consultant for any other additional services related to sustainability risk that may be required in future.

Options: Contract duration is for 2 years, with options to extend by up to a further 3 periods of 12 months each

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017731-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £323,750 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Additional buyers | QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EFFICIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2024 at 13:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017731-2024
- 23 Jan 2024 at 10:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002184-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast
- https://www.efficioconsulting.com/en-gb/
- https://www.qub.ac.uk
- https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/FinanceDirectorate/visitors/procurement

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